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Table 1

Measurement of variables

Variable	Code	Measure	Source
Fixed lead time	FXL1	Our procurement department initiates orders for products within specified timelines	Bourland et al. (1996), Cotteleer and Bendoly (2006), Ponte et al. (2018), Glock et al. (2020)
	FXL2	Our assembly and production teams plan their activities in a timely manner
	FXL3	Our organization monitors and manages inventory to ensure sufficient stock is available to fulfill orders
Preprocessing lead-time	PRL1	Our organization values the timely and reliable availability of raw materials and inputs	Alzoubi et al. (2022)
	PRL2	Our organization performs preproduction inspections to ensure compliance with production requirements
	PRL3	There are streamlined order processing and verification procedures
Processing lead-time	PSL1	The time taken to complete each production task or operation is clearly defined and documented	Alzoubi et al. (2022), Richey et al. (2022)
	PSL2	Our organization reviews the order details, ensuring accuracy and verifying the availability of the requested items
	PSL3	The production process is initiated based on allocated resources and coordination with the relevant departments or teams
Post-processing lead-time	PPL1	Our organization ensures timely completion of assembly, testing and quality control after the initial processing stage	Noorwali et al. (2022), Alzoubi et al. (2022)
	PPL2	Our organization incorporates the requested modifications or additions as per the customer's specifications
	PPL3	Our organization continuously monitors all operations in the assembly lines to improve the efficiency
Information sharing	IS1	Our company collaborates with external partners (e.g. suppliers, dealerships) to share market insights and product information
	IS1	We actively participate in industry conferences and events to share knowledge and learn from other organizations
	IS1	There is a culture of open communication within the organization
Performance	PE1	Our organization consistently meets or exceeds its financial targets	Taouab and Issor (2019), Tuan (2020)
	PE1	We have a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty
	PE1	Our organization is known for innovation and high-quality products/services

Variable	Code	Measure	Source
Fixed lead time	FXL1	Our procurement department initiates orders for products within specified timelines	Bourland et al. (1996), Cotteleer and Bendoly (2006), Ponte et al. (2018), Glock et al. (2020)
	FXL2	Our assembly and production teams plan their activities in a timely manner
	FXL3	Our organization monitors and manages inventory to ensure sufficient stock is available to fulfill orders
Preprocessing lead-time	PRL1	Our organization values the timely and reliable availability of raw materials and inputs	Alzoubi et al. (2022)
	PRL2	Our organization performs preproduction inspections to ensure compliance with production requirements
	PRL3	There are streamlined order processing and verification procedures
Processing lead-time	PSL1	The time taken to complete each production task or operation is clearly defined and documented	Alzoubi et al. (2022), Richey et al. (2022)
	PSL2	Our organization reviews the order details, ensuring accuracy and verifying the availability of the requested items
	PSL3	The production process is initiated based on allocated resources and coordination with the relevant departments or teams
Post-processing lead-time	PPL1	Our organization ensures timely completion of assembly, testing and quality control after the initial processing stage	Noorwali et al. (2022), Alzoubi et al. (2022)
	PPL2	Our organization incorporates the requested modifications or additions as per the customer's specifications
	PPL3	Our organization continuously monitors all operations in the assembly lines to improve the efficiency
Information sharing	IS1	Our company collaborates with external partners (e.g. suppliers, dealerships) to share market insights and product information
	IS1	We actively participate in industry conferences and events to share knowledge and learn from other organizations
	IS1	There is a culture of open communication within the organization
Performance	PE1	Our organization consistently meets or exceeds its financial targets	Taouab and Issor (2019), Tuan (2020)
	PE1	We have a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty
	PE1	Our organization is known for innovation and high-quality products/services

Source(s): Author's work